Couples Counseling

One of the most common questions that one partner will ask me in the first session of couple’s therapy is whether I think they need therapy. This one-sided skepticism is something I have grown used to as a therapist. Unless there is a major crisis or betrayal threatening the stability of a relationship, one partner […]

Today’s American society no longer values leisure time, relaxation, and connecting with others face-to-face as it did a few decades ago. Instead, it exalts self-sacrifice, constant availability, and technological connections. Many of us struggle with the ability to manage all the “shoulds” that are imposed upon us. We have not found aa way to say […]

As you take stock of the past year, have you noticed the emotional baggage that has been weighing you down- old hurts, anger, unresolved conflicts, long held resentments, and thoughts of revenge? Do you need to forgive someone for the hurt they caused or perhaps yourself? Forgiveness is a two-way street; it benefits the forgiver […]

Ever wondered why couples who seem to have it all together sometimes end up parting ways? It’s not always about the big dramatic moments often, it’s the little things that pile up. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I’ve seen how even the strongest relationships can hit rough patches. The good news? Many of these issues […]